We went to lunch, learned to play checkers, went to see Coraline 3D, had game night, enjoyed the spring like weather, and played outside. Phew! It was a full weekend and we definitely made the most of it together because we are down one at the moment. Adam has gone away on business and won't be back until Friday night. I told him it was probably the perfect time to leave because it's a really busy week, there is something going every night. I remember when my girls were little (pre-school), Adam going out of town felt like a little break for me. I shifted into low gear and took everything a little slower...I didn't make dinner and eased up on the household duties. Adam laughs at me and tells me it can be like that all the time if I want, but I don't. I want to have dinner ready & a clean house for him to come home to. I wouldn't appreciate living in low gear, it's just nice to have every once in a while. Of course, these days it seems like every once in a while doesn't exist. Life seems to be moving at such a fast pace sometimes I feel I can't keep up with it unless I'm running.
Speaking of running, my first full week is behind me and I feel like I'm improving. I still wake up some mornings and think, ugh...today is a running day, but afterward I feel amazing. Thanks for all the nice thoughtful comments & emails from last Saturday's post. You've inspired me and given me hope. I feel like it can be done.
I'm hoping Bella will be inspired by Helen Keller. We went to the library this afternoon so she could pick out a biography to do a report on and Helen Keller is who she chose. On the way home she asked, "Mom, has Helen Keller said anything remarkable because we have to share at least one quote?" I got a good chuckle as I assured her there would be plenty of good quotes to choose from. It was cute to see her excitement, she got started reading the minute we came home.
Lastly, I'm making a few preparations for a green day tomorrow. I usually don't do much for this holiday, but admittedly I'm feeling it this year. Apparently, I'm not the only one. Tess told me her class set a trap for a leprechaun just in case he came to school and Megan's going to go on a leprechaun hunt tomorrow. Do you have anything fun planned?
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Seth just finished a huge Helen Keller unit in his 3rd grade class. I had forgot how truly incredible she was. Bella is going to fall in love with her tenacity.
I am not a fan of St. Pattys. It's always felt like celebrating Ramadan or Purin - not my religion...not my country. But, schools do and after sending Seth to school last year without any green, and the fact that he still remembers that I did so, I'm going to do my best to remember tomorrow. If they have anything green, that is. If only there was a day where they were supposed to wear brown, or something with a sports print. Then we'd be in business.
Beautiful picture of the library, by the way. I love your eye.
I love that library shot! I so need to do that. We were at the library today, too...
I know just what you mean about husbands being out of town and life slowing down a bit. Sometimes it's nice not to worry about dinner, etc.
Oh yes, Helen Keller has a lot of great quotes!
I never do anything for St. Patrick's Day, I am not a fun mom.
I think your pictures make every post. Awesome. Are you anti using the flash? Just taking a poll, I am photo taking impaired.
I used to love to slow life down when Jimmy was gone. I miss that. The older the kids get I realize that life goes on and we still have to function like normal. Darn it.
Jessica wanted to buy a green shirt today so she could wear it tomorrow. I think I talked her into a hair ribbon.
I'm so glad that your running is going well! I think it starts out feeling like a chore b/c your body hasn't made the adjustments yet, but soon you'll be thinking "Yay! It's a running day!" No, really! Stop laughing.
Bella is so cute. I think it's great she is doing her report on Helen Keller. I know I did at least one report on her and she is amazing. So inspiring. I am sure there are lots of good quotes out there.
See you tonight! I'm making something GREEN!
I wish Randy had to travel for work sometimes, because it's nice to change things up every once in awhile.
The library shot is awesome! I hope hope hope my girls will love books as much as they do now when they learn to read.
I love mixing it up sometimes :)
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